The social construction of reality; a treatise in the sociology of knowledge by Peter L Berger(
Book
)173
editions published
between
1966
and
2011
in
3
languages
and held by
3,156 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
This book reformulates the sociological subdiscipline known as the sociology of knowledge. Knowledge is presented as more
than ideology, including as well false consciousness, propaganda, science and art

Invitation to sociology; a humanistic perspective by Peter L Berger(
Book
)220
editions published
between
1963
and
2017
in
5
languages
and held by
2,797 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
"This lucid and lively book, punctuated with witty, incisive examples, is addressed both to the layman who wants to know what
sociology is all about -- and to students and sociologists who are concerned over the larger implications and dimensions of
their discipline. The author views sociology in the humanist tradition and recognizes it as a 'peculiarly modern, peculiarly
timely form of critical thought.' Without underestimating the importance of scientific procedures in sociology, he points
out its essential affinity with history and philosophy, and he shows how sociology in this sense can contribute to a fuller
awareness of the human world. 'Unlike puppets', he notes, 'we have the possibility of stopping in our movements, looking up
and perceiving the machinery by which we have been moved. In this act lies the first step towards freedom.' Professor Berger
discusses this consciousness in detail, in relation to one's own biography, to the operations of social institutions, and
to the makeup of man as a product of these institutions. In each instance, he outlines the major contributions to sociology
of such classical sociologists as Weber, Pareto, and Durkheim in Europe; Veblen, Cooley, and Mead in the United States; and
some of the most important men in the field today."--Back cover

The sacred canopy; elements of a sociological theory of religion by Peter L Berger(
Book
)63
editions published
between
1967
and
2011
in
English and Turkish
and held by
2,138 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Influential scholar Peter L. Berger explores the sociological underpinnings of religion and the rise of a modern secular society
Acclaimed scholar and sociologist Peter L. Berger carefully lays out an understanding of religion as a historical, societal
mechanism in this classic work of social theory. Berger examines the roots of religious belief and its gradual dissolution
in modern times, applying a general theoretical perspective to specific examples from religions throughout the ages. Building
upon the author & rsquo;s previous work, The Social Construction of Reality, with Thomas Luckmann, this book makes Berger
& rsquo;s case that human societies build a & ldquo;sacred canopy & rdquo; to protect, stabilize, and give meaning to their
worldview

A rumor of angels; modern society and the rediscovery of the supernatural by Peter L Berger(
Book
)44
editions published
between
1969
and
2012
in
3
languages
and held by
1,834 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Influential scholar Peter L. Berger reveals five signs that point to the supernatural and its place in a modern secular society
Acclaimed scholar and sociologist Peter L. Berger examines religion in twentieth-century Western society, exploring the social
nature of knowledge and its effect on religious belief. Using five signs evident in ordinary life & mdash;order, play, hope,
damnation, and humor & mdash;Berger calls for a rediscovery of the supernatural as a crucial, rich dimension of humanity.
Conceived as a response to his influential book The Sacred Canopy, Berger eschews technical jargon and speaks directly and
systematically to those, like himself, who wish to explore religious questions

Redeeming laughter : the comic dimension of human experience by Peter L Berger(
)31
editions published
between
1997
and
2014
in
English and German
and held by
1,614 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
A sociological analysis of the role of humour in diverse cultures and of its diverse role within a single culture. Very well
reviewed

The hidden form of capital : spiritual influences in societal progress(
)14
editions published
between
2010
and
2012
in
English
and held by
1,542 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
"The Hidden Form of Capital presents evidence from several parts of the changing world about how the realm of the spirit affects
the economy. The idea that societies have economic cultures as well as aesthetic, literary, and artistic cultures is well-embedded
in a number of major studies attempting to identify the origins of national wealth and progress. This book provides an original
contribution to the debate, by discussing the relationship between religion and the economy not via further theoretical speculation,
but through the presentation of analytical evidence from real-life case studies in Europe, Asia, Africa, Russia, and the United
States. There is currently a major re-assessment of assumptions about the foundations of societal progress, as the market
rationality model is exposed for its moral weaknesses. The emergence of socio-economics as a scholarly field, as well as the
embracing of complexity theory and the societal effect in economic analysis, brings the question of cultural effects to the
forefront. This collection of studies offers more practical and tangible evidence, especially unique and useful for its comparative
aspect. The book skilfully combines this comparative and descriptive character with an accessible writing style intended for
a wide audience."--Publisher's description

Pyramids of sacrifice: political ethics and social change by Peter L Berger(
Book
)54
editions published
between
1974
and
1979
in
English and Spanish
and held by
1,489 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
In discussing Third World development, the author reflects on the human problems created by economic and political changes,
and the need for moral considerations in policy making

Many globalizations : cultural diversity in the contemporary world by Peter L Berger(
Book
)33
editions published
between
2002
and
2005
in
3
languages
and held by
1,446 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
"Much discussed but poorly understood, globalization is at once praised as the answer to all the world's problems and blamed
for everything from pollution to poverty. Here Peter L. Berger and Samuel P. Huntington bring together an array of experts
who paint a subtle and richly shaded portrait, showing both the power and the unexpected consequences of this great force.
The stereotypes of globalization -- characterized as American imperialism on the one hand, and as an economic panacea on the
other -- fall apart under close scrutiny. Surveying globalization from individual countries of the five major continents,
Many Globalizations shows that an emerging global culture does indeed exist. While globalization is American in origin and
content, the authors point out that it is far from a centrally directed force like classic imperialism. They examine the currents
that carry this culture, from a worldwide class of young professionals to non-governmental organizations, and define globalization's
many variations as well as sub-globalizations that bind regions together. Incisive and stimulating, Many Globalizations offers
rare insight into perhaps the central issue of modern times, one that is changing the West as much as the developing world.
Book jacket."--Jacket

La construction sociale de la réalité by Peter L Berger(
Book
)226
editions published
between
1966
and
2018
in
15
languages
and held by
1,441 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
The classic work that redefined the sociology of knowledge and has inspired a generation of philosophers and thinkers In this
seminal book, Peter L. Berger and Thomas Luckmann examine how knowledge forms and how it is preserved and altered within a
society. Unlike earlier theorists and philosophers, Berger and Luckmann go beyond intellectual history and focus on commonsense,
everyday knowledge--the proverbs, morals, values, and beliefs shared among ordinary people. When first published in 1966,
this systematic, theoretical treatise introduced the term social construction, effectively creating a new thought and transforming
Western philosophy

Sociology: a biographical approach by Peter L Berger(
Book
)56
editions published
between
1972
and
1983
in
3
languages
and held by
1,245 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
A textbook for introductory sociology courses in undergraduate colleges

The heretical imperative : contemporary possibilities of religious affirmation by Peter L Berger(
Book
)26
editions published
between
1979
and
1980
in
English
and held by
1,164 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
After ten years of writing in other areas, Peter L. Berger returns to the problem of religion and modernity discussed in his
earlier book A rumor of angels. In The heretical imperative, however, not only is the argument developed further in terms
of the challenge to religion of modern secularism, but it is also argued that a new and greatly promising encounter is about
to take place between the Judaeo-Christian tradition and the great religions of Asia. Berger discusses the options for religious
thought in the contemporary world and suggests that out of the confrontation between different traditions may come a powerful
revitalization of religious faith

Peter Berger and the study of religion by Paul Heelas(
)9
editions published
between
2001
and
2002
in
English
and held by
1,132 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Peter Berger is the most influential contemporary sociologist of religion. This collection of essays is the first in-depth
study of his contribution to the field, providing a comprehensive introduction to his work and to current thought in the study
of religion. Themes addressed include: * Berger on religion and theology * Religion, spirituality and the discontents of modernity
* Secularization and de-secularization A postscript by Peter Berger, responding to the essays, completes this overview of
this major figure's work

Facing up to modernity : excursions in society, politics, and religion by Peter L Berger(
Book
)30
editions published
between
1977
and
1979
in
English
and held by
1,125 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Concerns the growing problems the modernity brings including marriage, psychoanalysis, the secularization of religion, corruption
of pornography, and more

Movement and revolution by Peter L Berger(
Book
)31
editions published
between
1970
and
1971
in
3
languages
and held by
1,051 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide

The noise of solemn assemblies ; Christian commitment and the religious establishment in America by Peter L Berger(
Book
)9
editions published
in
1961
in
English
and held by
867 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Organized religion offers a symbolic integration of the varied elements of American society; it infuses political institutions
with religious symbolism; and by way of personal adjustment it provides social adjustment and psychological integration. But
these useful services to the establishment leave out the essence of a twentieth-century response to the God who stands over
against our society in judgment. personal commitment, theological construction, and the relating of the Christian faith to
the real problems of our world are the tasks which the author considers in practical detail. This sociologist's study, written
for the National Student Christian Federation, provides study groups with a basis for a really fresh look at the Christian
mission in America. --